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He will play the title character in "Cheri," which is based
on French writer Colette's provocative 1920 novel. Stephen
Frears ("The Queen") is directing. Kathy Bates is in final negotiations to play his mother,
Madame Peloux, a famed courtesan in 1920s France. Peloux sends
the spoiled Cheri to her courtesan pal Lea de Lonval (Pfeiffer)
for an adult education, but their six-year affair comes to a
painful end when he's forced to marry a wealthy young woman. Friend will soon be seen courting Emily Blunt as Prince
Albert in "The Young Victoria." Bates currently can be seen
torturing James Caan in a DirecTV commercial parody of her
Oscar-winning "Misery" role. "Cheri" will reunite "Dangerous Liaisons" partners
Pfeiffer, Frears and screenwriter Christopher Hampton. Miramax
and Pathe will distribute. Reuters/Hollywood Reporter |
Rupert Friend, who captured
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